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Add 5/54 and 30/72

5/54 + 30/72 is 55/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 72 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    30/72 = 30 × 3/72 × 3 = 90/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/216 + 90/216 = 20 + 90/216 = 110/216
  5. 110/216 simplified gives 55/108
  6. So, 5/54 + 30/72 = 55/108

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